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Topsoe to deliver SOEC technology

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Topsoe, a provider of advanced technology and solutions for the energy transition, has signed an offtake agreement to provide its solid oxide electrolyser cell (SOEC) technology for Forestal’s Triskelion e-methanol plant in Galicia, Spain. The SOEC’s will be delivered from Topsoe’s manufacturing facility in Herning, Denmark, which is nearing the final stage of readiness for industrial scale production.

The agreement, which includes a 10-year service warranty programme, builds on Topsoe’s existing agreement with Forestal, announced in December 2024, to provide its e-methanol synthesis technology, catalysts, and engineering for highly efficient e-methanol production.

By providing a single, integrated hydrogen-to-methanol pathway, the solution minimises interface risk, improves overall efficiency by up to 30% compared to conventional electrolysis systems and removes the need for intermediate hydrogen storage. This ensures stable operations even during renewable power fluctuations, a crucial requirement for Forestal when assessing project risks.

Sundus Cordelia Ramli, CCO Power-to-X at Topsoe, said: “We are thrilled to announce this next step in our collaboration with Forestal and to secure an additional order for our SOEC electrolysers. Our integrated SOEC and e-methanol technology will enable Forestal to decarbonise its chemical production value chain. This project further demonstrates how combining electrolysis and synthesis technologies in a bankable, end-to-end solution can help decarbonise energy-intensive industries. We are proud to be providing an advanced, deeply integrated solution to one of Europe’s trailblazing e-methanol plants.”

Andrés Fuentes, General Manager at Forestal, commented: “The strategic alliance with Topsoe and the incorporation of their SOEC technology places the Triskelion project in a leading competitive position within the e-methanol sector. This collaboration allows us to optimise operational efficiency, strengthening our ability to compete in the international renewable fuels market. At Forestal del Atlántico, we are committed to innovative solutions that set us apart and enable us to advance towards a more sustainable and resilient industry.”

About the Triskelion project

The Triskelion project is among Europe’s most advanced e-methanol projects. Owned by the Spanish shipping and chemicals company Forestal, it was a recipient of a €49 million grant from the European Innovation Fund in 2023. The plant has a design capacity of 156 tpd of e-methanol.

The e-methanol produced is intended for applications in the shipping industry and in the chemicals industry for formaldehyde, glue and more. An example is Forestal’s productions of glue for MDF boards, which from 2028 can be made from e-methanol instead of grey methanol.

Facts

  • Location: Mugardos, Galicia, Spain.
  • Output: The plant is designed to produce 57 000 t of e-methanol and will capture and use c. 78 000 tpy of CO2 to produce the e-methanol.
  • Power input: To be supplied from renewable sources through Power Purchased Agreements (PPAs), ensuring renewable and continuous power supply during operation.
  • The plant received a €49 million grant from the EU Emissions Trading System’s Innovation Fund in 2023.
  • Anticipated FID: Q2 2026.
  • Anticipated entry into operation: 2028.

Read the article online at: https://www.globalhydrogenreview.com/hydrogen/28102025/topsoe-to-deliver-soec-technology/

 
 

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